Gold Rush and First 49 Events
Auxiliary Services and Parking & Transportation Services are hosting a ton of exciting student events as part of Gold Rush and First 49. Tour campus on a Lime scooter, make handmade soap at a demo kitchen, or get crafty with postcards at Mail Services.
There’s something for everyone. Reserve your spot now!
Lime Ride Prize Patrol
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17
Jump on a Lime e-scooter or e-bike for free and tour campus during New Student Welcome.
Find us at the Student Union bus stop on Craver Rd.
Registration required.
Niner Diners Dash – First-Year Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19
First-year students explore campus dining services, make new friends and learn about available campus resources. Complete all the challenges and win big!
Register in advance.
Honey-Soap Teaching Kitchen
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17
Join the fun in UREC’s demo kitchen. Learn to craft soap bars infused with our own Sovi Gold Honey, harvested from bees at UNC Charlotte.
Space is limited. Registration required.
College Colors Day
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29
Show your Niner pride at College Colors Day with party games, Charlotte-themed snacks and free giveaways at the bookstore.
Don’t forget to wear Niner Green!
Light Rail Scavenger Hunt
3 p.m. to 5:49 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 12
Explore what the city of Charlotte has to offer via LYNX light rail. Teams of five compete to win cool prizes!
Decorate Postcards to Home
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 23
Decorate your own postcard with stickers, markers and more, then write your message and mail your postcard for free!